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Faculty/Classroom: 65% of faculty are male; 35%, female. All teach undergraduates. The average class size in an introductory lecture is 32; in a lab, 12; and in a regular course, 20.
Admissions: 63% of the 1997-98 applicants were accepted. In a recent year, there were 2 National Merit finalists and 1 semifinalist; 7 freshmen graduated first in their class.
Requirements: The ACT is required, along with a GPA of 2.0. An essay is required and an interview is recommended. Tabor is a part of the CollegeLink electronic application system. Applications are also accepted on-line via Tabor’s Web site: www.tabor.edu. AP and CLEP credits are accepted. Personality/intangible qualities is an important factor in the admissions decision
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Procedure: Freshmen are admitted to all sessions. Entrance exams should be taken in October of the senior year. There is an early admissions plan. Early decision applications should be filed by February 1; regular applications, by August 1 for fall entry, along with a $10 fee. Notification is sent on a rolling basis.
Transfer: 36 transfer students enrolled in a recent year. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required and an interview is recommended. 30 credits of 124 must be completed at Tabor.
Visiting: There are regularly scheduled orientations for prospective students, including a tour, admissions interview, and faculty, class, and financial aid visits. If requested, an audition or tryout will be scheduled. There are guides for informal visits and visitors may sit in on classes and stay overnight. To schedule a visit, contact Admissions Counselors.
Financial Aid: in 1997-98, all students received some form of financial aid. 74% of freshmen received need-based aid. The average freshman award in a recent year was $5700. Of that total, scholarships or need-based grants averaged $3200 ($7850 maximum); loans averaged $2400; and work contracts averaged $1000 ($1500 maximum). 25% of undergraduates work part time. Average annual earnings from campus work are $1000. The average financial indebtedness of a recent year’s graduate was $20,000. The FAFSA and a federal income tax form are required. The fall application deadline is March 1.
International Students: There are 15 international students enrolled. They must score 525 on the TOEFL.
Computers: The mainframe is a Dual 83/80. There are also 60 Zenith, Apple, and other PCs available in the administration building and labs. All students may access the system. There are no time limits and no fees.
Graduates: In a recent year, 83 bachelor’s degrees were awarded. The most popular majors were business (21%). education (18%), and sciences (12%). In an average class, 45% graduate in 4 years and 47% in 5 years. 80 companies recruited on campus in a recent year.
Admissions Contact: Glenn L. Lygrisse, Vice President for Enrollment Management.
E-mail: admissions@tcnet.tabor.edu.
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